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some were in the valve cover, but most are in the extreme rear of the intake manifold, slightly left of center (standing facing the engine). they're almost impossible to see and a bit of a PITA to change, especially when the hoses are old and brittle.
Its a PITA to find on the 98 5.0 as well but if its similiar setup on this model standing in front of the engines its directly below the egr valve on the left side on the back of the intake manifold. It has a large rubber grommet around it and should pull right out.
Truck engine races on cold start but calms down to about 100 toms then it's good, sputters backing up unless I tap the gas shuts down if at a light for to long. Changing PCV valve hopefully that will help. What do you think?
There are regular posts looking for answers to the P0171/P0174 DTC's. The 2001-2003 Sports and 2001-2005 Sport Tracs are legendary for throwing the codes together. Although there ARE instances where intake gaskets, among other issues, are the cause the overwhelming majority of these codes are...
So I noticed a lot of oil moisture around the valve covers of my 2003 ford explorer 4.0l. It seemed like it was coming from the rear of the engine so I checked the PCV valve. Sure enough the thing popped right out without twisting it. I removed the hose that runs up to the intake manifold and...